Doctor of Philosophy In Information Technology
48 monthsProgramme duration
4,938 Tuition Fee/year
Nov-2025Starting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The Doctor of Information Technology (DIT) addresses the expanding needs of professionals who manage information resources; solve information, communication, and technology-related problems in businesses and other organizations; or educate and/or train others in fields related to the applications of information systems and communications. This is an intensive program designed primarily to develop practitioners and teaching faculty with very high levels of both technical and analytical expertise in specific fields of information technology (IT). Admission to the program is competitive. Meeting a specific set of minimum qualifications does not assure admission
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The Doctor of Information Technology (DIT) addresses the expanding needs of professionals who manage information resources; solve information, communication, and technology-related problems in businesses and other organizations; or educate and/or train others in fields related to the applications of information systems and communications. This is an intensive program designed primarily to develop practitioners and teaching faculty with very high levels of both technical and analytical expertise in specific fields of information technology (IT). Admission to the program is competitive. Meeting a specific set of minimum qualifications does not assure admission
Admission Requirements
Minimum Requirement :
Master's Degree in Related Field(Level 7, MQF)
A Master's degree in related fields as accepted by UPTM Senate.
Bachelor's Degree in Non-Related Field(Level 7, MQF)
A Master’s degree in non-related fields as accepted by UPTM Senate, subject to having relevant working experience8 and rigorous assessment;
OR
A Master’s degree in non-related fields as accepted by UPTM Senate and without working experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses.
Others
Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) recognised by the Malaysian Government.
English Competency Requirement (International Student):
MUET Band 4
OR
CEFR (Mid B2)
OR
IELTS 6.0
OR
TOEFL 60
OR
PTE 59
OR
ELS 109
OR
CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH 169
Master's Degree in Related Field(Level 7, MQF)
A Master's degree in related fields as accepted by UPTM Senate.
Bachelor's Degree in Non-Related Field(Level 7, MQF)
A Master’s degree in non-related fields as accepted by UPTM Senate, subject to having relevant working experience8 and rigorous assessment;
OR
A Master’s degree in non-related fields as accepted by UPTM Senate and without working experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses.
Others
Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) recognised by the Malaysian Government.
English Competency Requirement (International Student):
MUET Band 4
OR
CEFR (Mid B2)
OR
IELTS 6.0
OR
TOEFL 60
OR
PTE 59
OR
ELS 109
OR
CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH 169
4 Years
Nov-2025
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
Tuition fees
Domestic
2,889
International
4,938
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